criminal law and procedure

felon in possession

Felon in possession refers to the federal crime that prohibits a felon from possessing a firearm.

Title 18, Section 922(g) of the U.S. Code states: “[i]t shall be unlawful for any person—(1) who has been convicted in any...

felonious

The term felonious is used to classify how certain conduct or intent relates to or qualifies as a felony crime. It is descriptive of the grade of the offense, rather than a distinct element of a crime. According to the Sentencing Guideline...

felony murder rule

The felony murder rule is a law in most states and under federal law that allows anyone who is accused of committing a violent felony to be charged with murder if the commission of that felony results in the death of someone. The people...

Fifth Amendment

Overview

The Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution "No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces...

final judgment

Final judgment is the last decision from a court that resolves all issues in dispute and settles the parties' rights with respect to those issues. A final judgment leaves nothing to be decided except decisions on how to enforce the judgment,...

financial institution fraud

Financial Institution Fraud (FIF) is a wide category of fraud or embezzlement which occurs within or against financial institutions.

Under 18 U.S. Code § 1344, the bank fraud statute, it is a federal crime to defraud a...

first degree murder

First degree murder is the intentional killing of another person by someone who has acted willfully, deliberately, or with planning. Generally, there are two types of first-degree murder: premeditated intent to kill and felony murder. This...

fixed surveillance

Fixed surveillance is a form of surveillance where an investigator will observe suspects in-person from a distance to obtain evidence, as opposed to electronic surveillance. It is also known as a “stakeout.”

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forced pregnancy

Forced pregnancy is defined as when someone becomes pregnant against their will and cannot easily access abortion care. Forced pregnancy could be a war crime punishable by the International Criminal Court (ICC). The crime has the following...

forcible transfer

The term "forcible transfer" describes the forced relocation of civilian populations as part of an organized offensive against that population. It is a crime against humanity punishable by the International Criminal Court (ICC). The fifth...

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